garbanzo bean seeds for planting Black Garbanzo Chickpea Seeds - Heirloom | Rare Black Chickpea, Earthier & Nuttier Than Standard

garbanzo bean seeds for planting Black Garbanzo Chickpea Seeds - Heirloom | Rare Black Chickpea, Earthier & Nuttier Than StandardBlack Garbanzo (Chickpea), Heirloom Bush Bean Seeds The Rare Black Chickpea That Tolerates Cool Soils Black Garbanzo Beans (Cicer arietinum) are a rare treat fresh or dried and genuinely fun to grow. Tolerant of cooler soils and cooler climates than standard garbanzo beans, Black Garbanzo is an excellent choice for spring or fall crops and will yield well in short growing areas with no problem. Very nutritious, containing vitamins A and C, calcium,

Black Garbanzo (Chickpea), Heirloom Bush Bean Seeds — The Rare Black Chickpea That Tolerates Cool Soils

Black Garbanzo Beans (Cicer arietinum) are a rare treat — fresh or dried — and genuinely fun to grow. Tolerant of cooler soils and cooler climates than standard garbanzo beans, Black Garbanzo is an excellent choice for spring or fall crops and will yield well in short-growing areas with no problem. Very nutritious, containing vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and magnesium — rich in protein, calcium, iron, and B vitamins. Great for making homemade hummus, sprouting for raw protein, and a wide range of culinary uses. Yield more with frequent picking to encourage new blooms. 90–100 days to mature.

Why Grow Black Garbanzo?

• Rare black chickpea — a genuine treat fresh or dried
• Tolerates cooler soils and climates — excellent for spring, fall, and short-season gardens
• Exceptionally nutritious — rich in protein, calcium, iron, B vitamins, vitamins A and C
• Great for hummus and sprouting — versatile in the kitchen
• Yield more with frequent picking — encourages new blooms
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed. Tolerates cooler soils — suitable for spring and fall crops. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 4–6 inches apart, in rows 18–24 inches apart. Full sun. Water consistently. Pick frequently to encourage new blooms and higher yields.

Days to maturity: 90–100 days
Packet size: ~25, 50, or 100 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Bush Bean
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12